Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 45°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Montpelier, VT Climate
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- 45°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 41.4"
- Annual precip
- 157d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Montpelier
Montpelier, Vermont averages 45°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 45°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 41.4"
- yearly precipitation total
- 157 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
45°F (7°C)
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
35°F
Annual Precip
41.4"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
45°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
41.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Montpelier) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Montpelier area.
How Montpelier compares to every U.S. city
Montpelier's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Montpelier
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Montpelier, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.8" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 31°F (0°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.4" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3" | 17.6 | 0.1 |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 4.4" | 3.3 | 0.6 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 5.8 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 3.4 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1" | 0.3 | 1.2 |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7" | 9.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9" | 22.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.3" | 28.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.8"
14.4 days with precipitation
February 2.4"
12.4 days with precipitation
March 2.6"
12.4 days with precipitation
April 3.3"
12.8 days with precipitation
May 4.4"
12.6 days with precipitation
June 4.4"
13.6 days with precipitation
July 4.6"
12.4 days with precipitation
August 3.9"
11.1 days with precipitation
September 3.1"
9.9 days with precipitation
October 3.7"
13.8 days with precipitation
November 2.9"
13.3 days with precipitation
December 3.3"
16.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
157 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,722
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
472
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Montpelier's climate means for you
Montpelier runs 45°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 157 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,722 heating and 472 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Montpelier, VT
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Montpelier, Vermont as a location with an annual average temperature of 45°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 55°F to a mean daily low of 35°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00435273, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Montpelier averages 41.4 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 157 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 5 and the first fall freeze near October 9. As for energy demand, 7,722 heating degree days and 472 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Montpelier scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Montpelier, VT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Montpelier, Vermont is 45°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 7°F (-14°C).
How much rain does Montpelier get? ▼
Montpelier receives 41.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Montpelier? ▼
Montpelier has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Montpelier? ▼
Montpelier has approximately 157 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 5 and the first fall freeze around October 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Montpelier? ▼
Montpelier has 7,722 heating degree days and 472 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Montpelier climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00435273 near Montpelier.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00435273. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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